The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a budget-friendly option that may be significantly less expensive than the Lenovo Flex 5 16. It offers a fairly large screen and a basic Intel Celeron processor suitable for general usage such as browsing and office applications. However, with a smaller storage space and less RAM, it may not be ideal for more intensive tasks like engineering software or 3D rendering. On the other hand, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 costs more but comes with a much more powerful Intel i7 processor and better graphics capability, which makes it well-suited for these demanding tasks, and it offers a touchscreen with higher resolution and better color coverage ideal for creative work. It also has more RAM and storage space, accommodating more complex projects and multitasking with ease. Additionally, the Lenovo has a longer battery life, but it's also heavier, reducing its portability. In summary, the ASUS is suited for simple, everyday tasks and is more portable, while the Lenovo Flex 5 is designed for heavier workloads and offers better screen quality and performance, but at a higher cost and with less portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Flex 5 16.
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, less RAM, and a lower quality TN screen, which makes it less suitable for general use compared to the Lenovo Flex 5 16 which is equipped with a more powerful Intel i7 processor, more RAM, and a higher quality IPS touchscreen with better resolution, brightness, and color accuracy. The Lenovo also boasts a longer battery life and additional features like a 2-in-1 convertible design, contributing to its suitability for a broader range of general use cases.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is equipped with Intel UHD Graphics 600, which is less powerful than the Intel i7-1255U Iris Xe graphics found in the Lenovo Flex 5 16, making the latter more suitable for gaming and 3D tasks. Additionally, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers a better screen quality with a higher resolution and IPS panel compared to the ASUS's TN panel, contributing to a more vibrant gaming experience, even though both have the same screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is less suitable for engineering and design due to its basic Intel Celeron N4020 processor, limited 4GB RAM, and low-end integrated graphics, along with a lower quality TN display which is not ideal for color-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
5.9/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
5.2/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a crisp and vivid display for browsing, watching videos, and document editing, the Lenovo Flex 5 16's higher resolution and brightness offer a better visual experience compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 15. For engineering and design work, which demands color accuracy and a wide range of color representation, the Lenovo's coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB is more suitable, ensuring your designs look as intended. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, neither laptop excels due to limited refresh rates, but the ASUS might also fall short on resolution and panel quality, detracting from the immersive experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$240
$740
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 costs $740.
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solidly equipped, 2-in-1 in the lower price segment. Performance is definitely sufficient for everyday tasks and in tests the battery proved itself to be very economical. That aside, there is a lot of standard fare on show and a search for real highlights ends in vain. The low color coverage and reflective display can be avoided by going for an optional 2.5K display but this also presumably results in poorer battery life. The cooling uses only one fan and leads to a raised temperature on one side of the device under load. Additionally, there is very loud fan noise, also under load or when gaming. On top of that, we also occasionally noticed electronic noises."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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